Tender pieces of marinated lamb seared in a pan with aromatic herbs and onions. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Lamb: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), cut into pieces
  • Onion: 1, thinly sliced
  • Garlic: 1 clove, crushed
  • Dry white wine: 1 glass (approx. 200 ml / 7 fl oz)
  • Butter: 1/2 knob (approx. 1/2 tbsp)
  • Bay leaves: 2
  • Juniper berries: 5, crushed
  • Peppercorns: 5, crushed
  • Fresh rosemary: to taste
  • Fresh thyme: to taste
  • Fresh sage: to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil: to taste

Marinated Pan-Seared Lamb

Discover how to make tender and flavorful marinated lamb cooked in a pan. This traditional recipe uses aromatic herbs and white…

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Close-up of ingredients inside a flour well for Neapolitan struffoli. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour: 450 g (approx. 3 1/2 cups)
  • Large eggs: 6
  • Granulated sugar: 100 g (approx. 1/2 cup)
  • Unsalted butter: 100 g (approx. 7 tbsp), softened at room temperature
  • Lemon and Orange zest: grated (from 1 each)
  • Grappa or anise liqueur: 2 shot glasses (approx. 1/4 cup)
  • Candied fruit: 200 g (approx. 7 oz), finely diced
  • Liquid honey: as needed for glazing (approx. 1 cup)
  • Olive oil: for frying, as needed
  • Salt: 1 pinch
  • Nonpareil sprinkles: as needed for garnish

Neapolitan Struffoli: The Classic Soft and Golden…

Struffoli are more than just a Christmas dessert; they are the heart of the holidays. These small fried dough balls, glazed…

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Different shaped shortcrust pastry cookies arranged on a baking sheet with parchment paper after baking. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour (00): 300 g (approx. 2 1/2 cups)
  • Unsalted butter: 130 g (approx. 1 stick + 1 tbsp), softened at room temperature for about an hour
  • Granulated sugar: 80 g (approx. 6 tbsp or slightly less than 1/2 cup)
  • Egg: 1 large, whole
  • Egg yolk: 1 large
  • Vanilla baking powder (optional): 1 tsp (Note: if not available, use 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
  • Lemon zest: from 1 organic lemon, yellow part only (to taste)

Shortcrust Pastry Cookies

The ultimate recipe for perfect shortcrust pastry cookies in just 3 steps. Elastic dough with softened butter that holds its shape.

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Authentic Neapolitan Pastiera Easter cake with a traditional lattice crust and powdered sugar. View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • All-purpose Flour: 500 g (~4 cups)
  • Margarine (or butter): 150 g (~5.3 oz or 2/3 cup)
  • Eggs: 3 whole
  • Vanilla: 1 sachet (or 1 tsp extract)
  • Lemon Zest: Grated zest of ½ lemon
  • Sugar: 200 g (~1 cup)
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Cooked Wheat (Grano Cotto): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
  • Ricotta di Fruscella (or fresh Ricotta): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
  • Milk: 200 g (~¾ cup or 7 oz)
  • Eggs: 6 whole
  • Sugar: 180 g (~¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
  • Butter: 40 g (~3 tbsp or 1.4 oz)
  • Orange Blossom Water: 1 vial (approx. 2 tsp)
  • Candied Fruit: 100 g (~3.5 oz or 2/3 cup) — optional
  • Powdered Sugar: For dusting

Thermomix neapolitan pastiera – the heart of…

If there is one dessert that represents the soul of Neapolitan pastry and the essence of Italian Easter, it is undoubtedly…

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